Ohio State Odds to Win the National Championship in 2025

Ohio State Odds to Win National Championship Game

Ohio State cemented its status as a college football powerhouse last season, finishing 14-2 and defeating Notre Dame 34-23 to claim the National Championship. It’s no surprise the Buckeyes are the current favorites to repeat. Even with a new quarterback under center, their loaded roster keeps them firmly in the mix. After just a few weeks of college football, the Buckeyes already look ready to make a statement. Ohio State opened the season with convincing wins over Texas and Grambling State, climbing to No. 1 in the rankings.

Next up: a home matchup against Ohio on Saturday, September 13. Stay tuned all season as we track Ohio State’s odds and postseason chances for 2025-26.

Latest Ohio State Odds to Win the National Championship

Fresh off last season’s title and a strong start to the season, the Buckeyes are the favorites to claim the College Football Playoff Championship again. They currently hold the best college football odds to win the National Championship Game at most sportsbooks, sitting at +550 at DraftKings.

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Latest Updates Impacting Ohio State Buckeyes' National Championship Odds

To keep Buckeyes fans informed and give bettors an edge, here’s a look at a few key offseason moves that could shape Ohio State’s 2025-26 National Championship odds.

🗓️ April 26, 2025: OL Justin Terry commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ March 31, 2025: S Blaine Bradford commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ March 25, 2025: OL Sam Greer commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ January 20, 2025: Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 to win the CFP National Championship.
🗓️ January 5, 2025: LB Ty Howard commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ December 24, 2024: OL Ethan Onianwa commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ December 24, 2024: Edge Logan George commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ December 23, 2024: RB CJ Donaldson commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ December 23, 2024: TE Max Klare commits to Ohio State.
🗓️ December 18, 2024: OL Phillip Daniels commits to Ohio State.

Key Contributors on the Ohio State Roster

There is no doubt that head coach Ryan Day is one of the most important parts of the Ohio State Buckeyes' football team. Will Howard moved on to the NFL draft, so the Buckeyes have a new QB, naming Julian Sayin as the starter. To complete its powerful offensive roster, Ohio State added depth and flexibility to its offensive line.

Defensively, the Buckeyes have reloaded their defensive line after losing players to the NFL. Ohio State's depth isn't as deep on the defense as its been in previous years, but expectations are still high.

The Buckeyes lost seven players in the transfer portal, including WR Jayden Ballard, CB Calvin Simpson-Hunt, and safety Jayden Bonsu. Ohio State did pick up TE Max Klare, OL Phillip Daniels, OL Ethan Onianwa, and more in the transfer portal. The Buckeyes are expected to make another deep run in the playoffs.

Sportsbooks Available To Bet on College Football Championship Odds

One can bet on college football odds at any legal sportsbook in Ohio or on any legal betting app. Every sportsbook will undoubtedly have National Championship odds. Sports betting in Ohio can be done through BetMGM, FanDuel, Betway, or Caesars.

Will Ohio State Win the National Championship in 2025-26?

Even though the Buckeyes did lose to Michigan in their yearly rivalry game, Ohio State dominated college football in 2024, winning four playoff games to eventually go on and beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the national title. Ohio State holds the best odds to win the National Championship again and are currently 2-0.

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Ohio State National Championship History

Ryan Day has led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the College Football Playoffs four times since 2019. Most recently, he captained the Buckeyes to the CFP National Championship game in 2024, defeating Notre Dame. Making the Buckeyes the first 12-team CFP champion.

Which Ohio College Football Teams Have Won the National Championship?

Ohio State is the only program in Ohio to have a national championship title under its belt. There haven't been many other programs to get overly close to winning the coveted trophy.

Cincinnati reached No. 4 in the AP Poll in 2009, and it also reached that in a one-loss season in 2021. In 2021, behind now-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, the Bearcats won 13 games and the American Conference, but they lost 27-6 in the Cotton Bowl to Alabama.

Where Can You Bet on Ohio State to Win the National Championship?

Ohio has more than 15 online sportsbooks, several retail sportsbooks, and over 900 kiosks. As long as you are 21 years of age or older, you can bet on teams to win the National Championship and other college football games.

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Ohio State National Championship Odds FAQs

The Ohio State Buckeyes are listed at +550 to win the 2025 National Championship on DraftKings Sportsbook, giving them the best odds entering Week 3. Last season, the Buckeyes captured the national title, making them the defending champions as they look to repeat.

Ohio State football has nine claimed national title trophies and seven unclaimed. Its unclaimed ones are from 1933, 1944, 1945, 1969, 1973, 1974, and 1975. Its claimed ones are from 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014, and 2024. As you can see, Ohio State is one of the most accomplished programs in college football.

Ohio State will face Michigan at Michigan Stadium on November 29 in one of the season’s most anticipated matchups. Early odds have the Buckeyes listed as 5.5-point favorites. Ohio State will be looking for revenge after their most recent loss to Michigan on November 30, 2024.

Cincinnati has never won a national championship in football. The Bearcats did make a deep run in the College Football Playoff during the 2021 season, reaching the semifinal against Alabama on December 31, 2021. However, they fell short, losing 27-6.

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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.